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challenge 1-B homework question

 
 
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Re: challenge 1-B homework question
by John Lensmire - Monday, January 9, 2017, 9:57 AM
 

Recall that the notation $\displaystyle \binom{n}{k}$ (which you read as "n choose k") is for combinations. The formula is $$\binom{n}{k} = \frac{n!}{k!\times (n-k)!}.$$ Combinations are used for choosing objects without order. (Permutations are when there is order.)


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John